The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease and bilateral knee chondromalacia were denied as the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent or 30 percent, respectively.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and bilateral knee chondromalacia did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the severity and frequency of his symptoms and their impact on daily functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease, chondromalacia of the right knee, chondromalacia of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0815897
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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